Scaling Up Success is a podcast designed to inspire and educate entrepreneurs and business leaders on their journey to growth and development. Through in-depth conversations with successful small business owners and C-suite executives, we delve into the strategies, challenges, and triumphs that have propelled these businesses to new heights.
Discover the secrets behind scaling your business, from building a strong foundation to navigating complex market dynamics. Learn from those who have been there, gain actionable insights, and unlock your business's full potential. Join us as we explore the stories of innovation, resilience, and unwavering determination that define success in the ever-evolving business landscape.
Scaling Up Success is a podcast designed to inspire and educate entrepreneurs and business leaders on their journey to growth and development. Through in-depth conversations with successful small business owners and C-suite executives, we delve into the strategies, challenges, and triumphs that have propelled these businesses to new heights.
Discover the secrets behind scaling your business, from building a strong foundation to navigating complex market dynamics. Learn from those who have been there, gain actionable insights, and unlock your business's full potential. Join us as we explore the stories of innovation, resilience, and unwavering determination that define success in the ever-evolving business landscape.

What if growing your business was less about cold calls and more about building relationships that actually stick?
On this episode of the Scaling Up Success Podcast, host Ryan Van Ornum chats with Lavelle McFarland, insurance pro and relationship-building wizard, about how he went from small-town Nebraska roots to running a thriving, 100% referral-based business.
Lavelle spills the secrets to building trust, leveling up your confidence, and making connections that move the needle, without ever picking up a cold call. He also shares the daily habits, mindset hacks, and lessons he wishes he could tell his younger self, plus a peek into his love for pizza, early mornings, and energy drinks.
If you’re ready to grow smarter, network better, and have some fun along the way, this episode is packed with laughs, real-world advice, and actionable insights.
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LinkedIn: Lavelle McFarland
https://www.linkedin.com/in/lavelle-mcfarland-1aa4a6b7?utm_source=chatgpt.com
Agency Profile: Farmers Union Midwest Agency
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